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A malty Märzen-style Oktoberfest lager, amber in color and smooth in the glass, brewed from Munich and Caramel Vienna malts. At 5.6% ABV it arrives each August and runs through October, brewed to celebrate a city that never gives up. It is the Yards take on a Märzen-style Oktoberfest beer from a Philadelphia brewery that has been brewing Philly's beer since 1994.

ABV
5.6%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltycaramelclean
malty
caramel
clean
toasty
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, toasted Malz character from Munich and Vienna malts, delivering notes of bread crust and gentle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Unter Dog

◎ Appearance

Unter Dog presents a clear amber body with a bright, golden-honey hue characteristic of the Märzen style. The head forms quickly and holds with modest retention, settling into a thin collar that clings lightly to the glass walls. Carbonation is moderate and evenly distributed, lending a clean, inviting visual presence.

amber, cleargolden-honey huemodest head retentionwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, toasted Malz character from Munich and Vienna malts, delivering notes of bread crust and gentle caramel sweetness. Noble hops recede into the background, offering only a whisper of restrained, herbal restraint that complements rather than dominates. The overall impression is malty and approachable, with no harsh edges or aggressive fermentation notes.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessbread crustclean lager character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a smooth, malty foundation that builds softly into layers of caramel and subtle toast. Mid-palate maintains fullness without heaviness, the 22 IBU contributing a restrained bitterness that frames rather than asserts itself. The finish arrives clean and dry, with the malt's warmth lingering pleasantly as residual sweetness fades.

malty backbonecaramel forwardbalanced bitternesssmooth drinking

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with a gentle fade that leaves a whisper of toasted grain and caramel on the palate. Aftertaste persists briefly without becoming cloying or bitter.

clean finishmalt-driven aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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